The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 39,200
€ 46,400
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
55.7
70.7
77.2
54.8
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
54.8 in
103.8
175.5
103.6
175.8
175.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
296 hp
S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sedan
Performance
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sedan
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
11.69 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
S3 Sedan
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
697 mi
503 mi
S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
100.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
S3 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
